Plane crashes on takeoff, killing three

At least three people died about 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 29, when a private plane crashed while attempting to take off from Plainview-Hale County Airport.

According to reports from the scene, the plane went down on airport property. It burned on impact.

Emergency responders were still on the scene at 10:30 p.m. and blocking all entrances to the facility.

The airplane is thought to have been based in Plainview, and piloted by a local individual. However, no names have been released by officials.

Fire officials confirmed there were multiple deaths.

The crash occurred as a strong gust front was moving through the area and inclement weather likely had a factor in the crash. The airplane was inverted when it crashed. There apparently was no debris found on the runway.